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OllyDog OllyBottle

We received this bottle to test and review, as Brand Ambassadors. We are very conscientious about keeping our dogs hydrated in their varied activities, and have found this to be a nice addition to our gear. We have tested it during various winter activities, and project that it will be utilized on our summer hiking and canoeing trips as well. Our first review for Backcountry K-9 is the OllyBottle, a 1 liter water bottle designed to take on adventures with your dog...unlike other dog water bottles,… Full review

Ruff Wear K-9 Float Coat

Durable, comfortable, and provides high visibility! Another fantastic product from Ruff Wear and probably my favorite of Shyla's gear! This life jacket is perfect for taking your dog paddleboarding. The large handle allows for easy pick up and placement when I need to get Shyla onto and off the board. The jacket provides great flotation while still allowing Shyla to swim freely. The fit is perfect. She is a size medium and is anywhere from 65-70 pounds. Putting the jacket on is super easy (which… Full review

Ruff Wear Approach Pack

The pack is better than I expected, the material is durable and the adjusting straps make fitting it for the dog's comfort very easy. I am disabled and walk with service dogs. The pack is made with a strong handle just where I need it. It has plenty of storage room for at least two days of walking and carrying the collapsible dishes for food and water. It also has room for any other equipment for the dogs and for their paperwork, an unfortunate necessity, but the compartments are well constructed… Full review

OllyDog Mt. Tam Hands-Free Dog Leash

*****Updated****OllyDog responded to this issue and is taking the buckle breaking very seriously to make sure this never happens again! The buckle that attaches to your waist broke 20 minutes into using this leash! This is an UNSAFE PRODUCT!! My dog lunged at a squirrel and snap the buckle broke. My dog is 68#s and the buckle is way too small. OllyDog is looking into the problem! I still use my broken leash with a carabiner and love it! I have to hike with trekking poles due to bad knees and this… Full review

TurboPUP Complete K9 Meal Bar

TurboPUP bars are nutrient dense meal bars that can be used to feed your furry friend on backpacking trips, day hikes, while traveling, or any other time. The bars offer complete K9 nutrition for short or long term feeding. During a last-minute rush of shopping before leaving for a weeklong trip to New Hampshire's White Mountains, I stumbled onto Backcountry K9.com. Since my dog Pickle would be backpacking with me for three days of this trip, I wanted to see if there was any new dog gear worth trying. Full review

H204K9 Insulated Dog Water Bottle

We have both the un-insulated and insulated version, and find the insulated version a bit nicer...it seems more durable and easier to grasp when wet. The dogs don't care. They just like getting water on the trail. We like the "no waste" aspect..water they do not drink goes right back into the bottle. We first purchased the uninsulated H204K9 25 oz. bottle, and really liked how it worked. Instead of using a collapsible bowl, this type bottle has no waste; the cap is a "bowl"/lid, that the dogs easily… Full review

Nooksack Racing Supply Trekking Belt and Bungee Line

In the dog hiking forums and blogs I follow, there is often polarization about whether to leash your dog while hiking. We always have our dogs on leash, to protect the dogs, the wildlife, and the fragile vegetation. A nice solution to hand held leashes is the trekking belt and line; we started using them for skijoring, then snowshoeing and then hiking. We have recommended this product to others who want an alternative to hand held leashes. We use the Nooksack hiking/skijor belt and bungee line combination. Full review

Ruff Wear Approach Pack

As sturdy as my Puggle! I hiked and camped the length of the I&M Canal Trail with my Puggle. This pack was perfect for him to carry his own food and squishy food dish (by Guyot Designs).
I agree that this pack is on the warm side, so I use that fact to my dog's advantage and use it expressly on cold and cool days to help him stay warmer. I don't even attempt it on days that I wouldn't be willing to wear several layers, myself. Full review

Ruff Wear SingleTrack Pack

Nice pack in general, but two big misses. I love Ruff Wear products and must own over 10 including the Approach Pack and the Palisades Pack. This pack is nice for short trail runs under 15 miles, but just 1L of water might not go that far in the summer especially in Florida where we are. Well made pack, stitched well, very sturdy, great colors for visibility during fall forest running. I have one big problem with the pack and one small one. Small problem: The pack is sized differently than their… Full review